Florida Blockchain Business Association

What Florida Blockchain Business Association does

The Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA), legally Florida Blockchain Business Association, Inc., is a nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 2016 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The organization operates as the oldest Web3 community in the state, advocating for pro-blockchain, pro-Bitcoin, and pro-emerging-technology policies by connecting industry leaders, technologists, and business innovators with Florida state legislators and regulators. FBBA's core activities center on policy advocacy (including successful influence over bills such as SB 1024, HB 1391, SB 1870, SB 7054, and the 2026 GENIUS Act framework HB 175), educational workshops, strategic mastermind sessions, and direct engagement through committees covering Legislative, Financial Regulation, Real Estate, Influencer, and Bitcoin Treasury Coalition functions.

FBBA generates revenue through a tiered membership model: Enterprise Sponsors (Polkadot, CoinFlip, Byte Federal) form the financial foundation, Corporate Sponsors (Ledger, BlockSpaces, Cogent Bank, Chain Stack, and others) provide supporting capital, and Startup & Nonprofit Members receive free membership with vetting required. The organization applies a thorough community vetting process to ensure member compliance and legitimacy, and operates distribution channels including its website (fbba.io), Blockchain Day at the Capitol events, county delegation meetings, email newsletters, and partnerships with PR/media entities such as Cointelegraph. Sub-brands include the Bitcoin Treasury Coalition, launched in 2025 as a specialized national policy alliance within FBBA.

Governance is provided by a large board chaired by Laura Pamatian with Daniele Denis as Co-Chair, and operational leadership comprising Founder/President Samuel Armes, Executive Director Wesley Schlemmer, General Counsel Sasha Hodder, Treasurer Mark Paolillo (also Co-Founder/CFO of Byte Federal), Fintech Advisor Lennart Lopin (CTO of Byte Federal), Business Development lead Adrianne Christy, and functional heads for Strategic Partnerships and Media Strategy. No products, APIs, or proprietary technology are offered; the organization's value is entirely in its network, brand, and legislative influence rather than in commercial technology output.

Name

Florida Blockchain Business Association

Legal name

Florida Blockchain Business Association, Inc.

Website

https://fbba.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 2016 that advocates for pro-blockchain, Bitcoin, and Web3 policies in Florida by connecting vetted member companies and founders with state legislators, influencing landmark legislation, and operating industry committees on financial regulation, real estate, and Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Industry Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Controls & Policy Automation (GRC for Web3) (FSAPAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compliance, Risk & RegTech for Tokenized Assets (KYC/AML, sanctions, travel rule, reporting) (FSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Blockchain policy advocacy
• Crypto industry association
• Web3 legislative initiatives
• Blockchain community building
• Bitcoin treasury coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The FBBA generates revenue through enterprise sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, and membership fees. Enterprise sponsors form the foundation of the organization, while corporate sponsors unite companies led by founders passionate about technological innovation and sound policy. Free membership is offered to qualifying Florida-based tech startups and nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce that advances blockchain, Bitcoin, Web3, and emerging-technology policy in Florida by connecting industry members with state and federal policymakers. It sells structured membership tiers (Enterprise Sponsors, Corporate Sponsors, and Free Startup & Nonprofit Members) and operates committees that advocate for technology-friendly legislation.

Product overview

The Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce, not a product company. It does not offer commercial products or services. Its activities center on policy advocacy, community building, legislative initiatives, and educational efforts to promote blockchain, Bitcoin, Web3, and emerging technologies in Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bitcoin Treasury Coalition: A specialized business and policy alliance within FBBA dedicated to advancing Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset for states and institutions nationwide.

Products and services

• Enterprise Sponsorship Foundational paid membership tier for organizations that want to underwrite the FBBA's policy advocacy and community work in Florida; sponsor organizations receive direct engagement with policymakers and prominent recognition.
• Corporate Sponsorship Paid membership tier for companies whose founders back technological innovation and sound policy, providing access to advocacy networks, committees, and policy initiatives.
• Startup & Nonprofit Membership Complimentary membership tier for qualifying Florida-based tech startups and nonprofits, offering community access, educational events, and policy advocacy engagement.
• Bitcoin Treasury Coalition A specialized business and policy alliance within FBBA that builds a network to influence Bitcoin-focused government policy and educate businesses on Bitcoin treasury integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• First US state-level stablecoin bill (SB 314) passed 37-0 in Florida Senate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, key and flagship.

• Montague LawsupportingOthersMontague Law is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee, providing legal expertise for crafting and advocating policies.
• IntelliLawsupportingOthersIntelliLaw is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee, providing legal expertise for policy advocacy.
• Hodder Law FirmsupportingOthersHodder Law Firm, led by Sasha Hodder (FBBA General Counsel), is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee.
• Montilla Law FirmsupportingOthersMontilla Law Firm is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee.
• BTM CompliancesupportingOthersBTM Compliance is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee, providing compliance expertise for Bitcoin ATM and kiosk operators.
• 10XTSsupportingOthers10XTS is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee.
• Kelman PLLCsupportingOthersKelman PLLC is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee.
• BTM MachinessupportingOthersBTM Machines is a member of the FBBA's Legislative Committee, focused on Bitcoin ATM and kiosk hardware.
• Common Wealth CapitalkeyOthersCommon Wealth Capital is a founding member of the FBBA's Committee on Financial Regulation, focused on fostering a startup-friendly financial regulatory environment.
• Hyperion DecimuskeyOthersHyperion Decimus is a founding member of the FBBA's Committee on Financial Regulation and a strategy creator in the digital asset management space, recently highlighted as a key participant in Coinbase's SMA expansion.
• Stillman DigitalkeyOthersStillman Digital is a founding member of the FBBA's Committee on Financial Regulation and a global technology and digital asset liquidity provider.
• Height ZerokeyOthersHeight Zero is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee, focused on bridging traditional real estate with innovative technologies.
• Millennial TitlesupportingOthersMillennial Title is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• AKRUsupportingOthersAKRU is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee, focused on real estate blockchain solutions.
• Nest ColabsupportingOthersNest Colab is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• LoqulsupportingOthersLoqul is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Coastal PropertiessupportingOthersCoastal Properties is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Digital Asset ConsultingsupportingOthersDigital Asset Consulting (led by Lori Souza) is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Madison RobertssupportingOthersMadison Roberts is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee and serves on the FBBA Board.
• MyStateMLSsupportingOthersMyStateMLS is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Carlton FieldssupportingOthersCarlton Fields is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• DigiBuildkeyOthersDigiBuild is a Y Combinator-backed Miami startup building a blockchain-based platform to digitize construction processes. It is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee and has raised $4M in seed funding.
• Everlane RealtysupportingOthersEverlane Realty is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Perpetual TitlesupportingOthersPerpetual Title is a member of the FBBA's Real Estate Committee.
• Bitcoin Bay FoundationsupportingOthersBitcoin Bay Foundation is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA, promoting the Bitcoin economy in Florida.
• FIBREEsupportingOthersFIBREE (Foundation for International Blockchain and Real Estate) is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA. FBBA Board member Laura Pamatian serves as Regional Chair for the Fort Lauderdale and Region FIBREE Chapter.
• TeVaerasupportingOthersTeVaera is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• BitBaselsupportingOthersBitBasel is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• Saint Pete CatalystsupportingOthersSaint Pete Catalyst is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA focused on St. Petersburg's tech ecosystem.
• Tampa Bay DAOsupportingOthersTampa Bay DAO is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• Miami DAOsupportingOthersMiami DAO is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• Satoshi Action FundsupportingOthersSatoshi Action Fund is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• Global Blockchain AssociationsupportingOthersGlobal Blockchain Association is a Startup & Nonprofit Member of the FBBA.
• Bitcoin Treasury Coalition (BTC)flagshipOthersThe Bitcoin Treasury Coalition (BTC) is a specialized business and policy alliance within the FBBA dedicated to advancing Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset for states and institutions. It aims to build a powerful network to influence Bitcoin-focused government policy and educate businesses on Bitcoin treasury integration.
• United States Blockchain Coalition (USBC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FBBA is a member of the United States Blockchain Coalition (USBC), a first-of-its-kind organization established by more than 40 U.S. states (now 46 states) to drive policy analysis, development, and advocacy around blockchain technology and cryptocurrency at the state level. FBBA President Samuel Armes noted that Florida has passed multiple crypto-friendly bills with USBC help that may influence federal policy.
• CointelegraphkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerCointelegraph partnered with WAGMI to expand the WAGMI 2025 conference in Miami, with FBBA Founder Samuel Armes quoted as supporting the event. Cointelegraph has 12.5 million unique monthly readers and coverage in 11 languages.
• KoreConXkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKoreConX expanded its real estate ecosystem with FBBA member HeightZero, integrating blockchain solutions into real estate operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/laura-pamatian
• Xx.com/blockchainfl

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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